Planning your move well in advance is a good idea.

Start planning as soon as possible

The following planner will help you consider what needs to be done when.

1 Month To Go

• Notify your landlord (if applicable).
• Contact Telephone Company to organise reconnection or, new installation of a line.
• Inform Gas and Electrical companies that you will be the new owner of the property.
• Arrange time off work.

2 Weeks To Go

• Start Packing remember to label boxes

• Book Removal Company or hire van.

• Arrange transit insurance (if necessary) for the move.
• Inform appropriate people of your Change of Address.
• Organise for someone to look after any kids and pets.
• Notify Local Authority of move and new address. 
• Inform Post Office to redirect mail on date of move.

1 Week To Go

• Arrange for any final bills to be paid.
• Have meters read and confirm arrangements with utility companies.
• Cancel any services, e.g. milkman, window cleaner, newspaper delivery.
• Arrange the exchange of keys.
• Start cleaning the house.

The Day Before

• Finalise packing.
• Defrost Fridge/Freezer.
• Finish cleaning the house.

The Day of the Move

• Disconnect any remaining appliances.
• Have one last final check.
• Close and lock doors and windows.